Power Dynamics Ponderer Mugs

"I've finally learned not to measure my worth by how many employees I have."

'He's convinced history will justify his leadership."

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

"Either it's some psychological ploy to make us feel inferior or his haemorrhoids are back."

'Might still makes right, no matter who wins in elections.'

"The universal remote comes with great responsibility. It controls the entire universe."

"This is a merit-based organization! Can't you see I’ve hired the very best and most qualified yes-men money can buy?"

'The lads at the office still talk about the day you told the boss what to do with his job...'

Oligarchy

"But can't I be feared and loved?"

"It's Swamp & Swallow - they're making an offer we can't refuse!"

Compression

Horse statue throws off rider.

'He doesn't like people walking in - try crawling.'

"O.K., if you put it that way."

"But I won't bore you with the all too familiar story of a dictator's rise to absolute power,"

"I may be incompetent. But, if you fire me there'll be no one who knows less about this company than you."

"What if Newton came up with a different idea from a fallen apple."

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

'I have power - but it's not the kind that's easy to abuse.'

"Of course you can't put your finger on it. It's a hypothetical particle."

'Jones, I don't like you because it's so hard to find something to blame you for!'

'I've never had to butter up the boss. I've always been the boss.'

"There's no need to go round the table - I know who I am."

Would anybody else like to ask a question before the stewards get to them?

The Modern Damocles -

That's the chairman's office.

'I need you to be more MORE DECISIVE when agreeing with me.'

"Think outside the box but never forget who owns the box."

Time, Temp, Today's Neutrino Mass

Are you aware? The Higgs Boson was thought to exist even through no one had seen it!

"I don't do intimidation"

'First, I'll give you my side of the story...then, the wimp will give you his...'

Organizational Flow Chart: Puppets